Comment on E-Lock is finished.

• Spider89@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

  The entire device should be 3d metal printed.

  If you want a lighter device. Plastic works on:

  • Body.
  • Pin.

  Metal is needed on:

  • Front/Back guard.
  • Shackle.

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  • Empricorn@feddit.nl ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

    Oh, wow. I’m obviously new to 3D printing, but you can basically replace a forged piece of steel/brass!? If so, that’s awesome!

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    • Spider89@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨year⁩ ago

      Yes.

      With PLA, you can submerge your part with sand and use molten metal. (PLA Casting)

      3D printer can also print metals. You just need a special nozzle and metal fillament.

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